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Corporate

Aug. 24, 2005

Board Seats Create Liability Issues for Venture Capitalists

Focus Column - Corporate Governance - By Louis R. Dienes - Venture capital investors often require a seat on a corporation's board of directors as a condition of their investment. A board seat can help a venture firm monitor its investment in a corporation and can add value to the venture firm's investment in the corporation through the expert advice and useful contacts of the venture firm's designated board member.

        
Focus Column

Corporate Law

By Louis R. Dienes

        
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